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IN CONVERSATION|SEAN GRACE
Name|Sean Michael Grace
Age|18
Hometown|Dallas, Texas
How did you get discovered?
I was discovered by my friend's mother while at the gym. She convinced me to take pictures with her and a few days later I was signed by TWO Management.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I studied fashion and photography while also playing soccer for my high school.
People would be surprised to know that I...
am a world-class in-shower opera singer or at least I like to think so! :)
What's your latest obsession?
TV series, True Detective. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are two of my favorite actors. I find the show to be unique and relatable. Can't wait for the new season to air!
Your most prize possession?
My grandmother's crochet, a blanket that is dear to me and something I will cherish forever.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My dad. He has a tremendous influence on who I am today and I wish to be a respectable man when I mature.
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My mother about 20 minutes ago...
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Goofy, Insightful and Realistic
Describe your personal style:
Versace, Versace, Versace. "Medusa heads on me like I am the Illuminati"—Drake
Your favorite place you have travel to:
The rooftop of the IMG models' apartment because you can see most of Manhattan which really puts things into perspective. Something magnificent and huge makes one feel small, however, it also inspires one to reach for the sky and chase the unimaginable.
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Castaway—Scene: Wilson falls off the raft and Tom Hanks is struggling to retrieve his only companion. True desperation is portrayed and it really struck me emotionally.
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Soccer
Team: Paris St. Germaine
Player: Ibrahimovic
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Dallas, Texas—I would like to take you to a restaurant close to my house that is rest upon the bank of a lake. The food is stupendous, service is prompt and I am always down for a interesting conversation.
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
The show would be examine psychology in a way that all viewers will enjoy! Theme song is Across the Universe by The Beatles
Your wish for 2015?
I wish that everybody could love everyone and live in harmony. (A beauty pageant answer!)
Clothing: Coat, striped print turtleneck and water print pajamas, all by Fingers Crossed FW2015; striped print t-shirt by All Saints; black blazer, white t-shirt and vest, all by GUESS; jeans by Levi's and sneakers by Converse
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Ben Shaul|IMG Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Sean Grace|IMG Models
Special thanks to Ben Shaul and the men's board at IMG Models; Ryu Hayama at Fingers Crossed; Sean for taking the extra time to be photographed by JTC! Thanks for the time!
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SEAN GRACE' S SELF PORTRAIT